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How to Travel from

San José to Bocas Del Toro

by Rideshare, Route or Car

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Bocas Del Toro
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Transport providers

Airlines

World Ticket

Website:
worldticket.com/
Plane from Tamarindo Airport to Bocas
Ave. Duration:
4h 5m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$25.00–$413.04
Plane from Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport to Bocas
Ave. Duration:
6h 55m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$29.35–$489.13
Plane from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Bocas
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$18.48–$923.91

SANSA

Website:
flysansa.com/
Plane from La Fortuna Arenal Airport to Bocas
Ave. Duration:
4h 45m
Frequency:
Thursday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$206.52–$391.30
Plane from Tamarindo Airport to Bocas
Ave. Duration:
4h 5m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$25.00–$413.04
Plane from Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport to Bocas
Ave. Duration:
6h 55m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$29.35–$489.13
Plane from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Bocas
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$18.48–$923.91

Bus operators

RIDE CR SHUTTLE

Phone:
1 800 715 1970
Website:
ridecr.com/
Bus from La Fortuna to Manzanillo
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$356.70
Bus from Upala to La
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$184.74
Bus from Upala to Tamarindo
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$191.62
Bus from La Fortuna to Alajuela
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$187.68

Transnorte de Upala

Phone:
+506 2673 0612
Website:
yoviajocr.com/company/transnorte-de-upala-s-a
Bus from Upala to San
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$8.15–$11.96
Bus from Upala to Ciudad
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$5.43–$7.61
Bus from San Isidro de Aguas Claras to Liberia
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$3.15–$4.46

Autotransportes MEPE

Phone:
+506 2758 0618 / 4070-6373
Website:
mepecr.com/
Bus from Terminal Mepe - Limón to Puerto
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$3.80–$6.52
Bus from Terminal Atlántico Norte to Puerto
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$10.87–$16.30

Caribe Shuttle

Phone:
+506 2750 0626
Website:
caribeshuttle.com/
Bus from Manzanillo to Taxi
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$34.40

Grupo Caribeños

Phone:
+506 2222 0610
Email:
info@caribeños.com
Website:
facebook.com/grupocaribenos/
Bus from San José to Limón
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Every 5 minutes
Estimated price:
$5.43–$8.15

Willie's Tours Costa Rica Shuttles

Phone:
+506 2755 1024
Email:
tours@williestourscostarica
Website:
williestourscostarica.com
Bus from La Fortuna to Cahuita
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$388.14
Bus from Cahuita to Bocas
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$32.43
Bus from Puerto Viejo de Talamanca to Bocas
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$32.43

Transportes San Carlos

Phone:
+506 8356 1555
Website:
yoviajocr.com/company/autotransportes-san-jose-a-venecia-de-san-carlos-s-a
Bus from Ciudad Quesada to San
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$5.33–$7.61

Transpisa

Website:
facebook.com/transpisa
Bus from Upala to La
Ave. Duration:
2h 2m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$2.72–$6.52
Bus from Upala to Ciudad
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$3.70–$6.52

Other operators

Panama Local Boats

Other from Almirante to Bocas
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$5.90

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from San José to Bocas del Toro?

The cheapest way to get from San José to Bocas del Toro is to drive and Local Boat which costs $59.78 - $92.39 and takes 7h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from San José to Bocas del Toro?

The fastest way to get from San José to Bocas del Toro is to shuttle and fly which takes 6h 29m and costs $597.83 - $1086.96 .

How far is it from San José to Bocas del Toro?

The distance between San José and Bocas del Toro is 483 km.

How do I travel from San José to Bocas del Toro without a car?

The best way to get from San José to Bocas del Toro without a car is to bus and shuttle and bus and ferry which takes 10h 32m and costs $445.65 - $456.52 .

How long does it take to get from San José to Bocas del Toro?

It takes approximately 8h 35m to get from San José to Bocas del Toro, including transfers.

What is the time difference between San José and Bocas del Toro?

Bocas del Toro is 1h ahead of San José. It is currently 10:47 in San José and 11:47 in Bocas del Toro.

Where can I stay near Bocas del Toro?

There are 206+ hotels available in Bocas del Toro. Prices start at $54.04 per night.
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